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Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition is the most comprehensive RN psychiatric nursing text on the market! User-friendly by design, it simplifies the often-intimidating subject of psychiatric mental health nursing with a practical, clinical perspective. Revised with the help of a readability expert, chapters follow the nursing process framework and progress from theory to application, preparing you for practice with real-world examples. New to this edition is coverage of neurobiology of the brain throughout the Major Disorders chapters, the latest DSM-5 guidelines, and coverage of trauma, pediatric mental health, major disorders, QSEN competencies, and more!

Key Features

Mentor-like writing style

reinforces important information and helps in applying textbook content to the clinical setting.

Coverage of key topics and emerging nursing trends keep you current with best practices in the field.

Considering Culture boxes discuss the importance of person-centered care in providing competent care to diverse populations in various clinical situations.

Vignettes with vivid mini-stories prepare you for real-world practice with personal, descriptive characterizations of patients with specific psychiatric disorders.

Health Policy Boxes introduce the role you can play in advocating for patients and the profession.

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